The Suprising Benefits of Leasing a Car

The Suprising Benefits of Leasing a Car, leasing a car
Auto leasing gets an awful reputation. That’s because in the long term it is usually cheaper to buy than lease. Most people stop when they read that fact. However, I’d like you to keep reading. There are actually many reasons why leasing may make sense in your situation. The math may not always work out in favor with leasing, but there are so many benefits that you may find it worth the...
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How to Find out if You’ll Be Approved for a Credit Card (without Applying)

How to Find out if You'll Be Approved for a Credit Card (without Applying), credit card
According to a recent article from MagnifyMoney, applying for a credit card will lower your credit score by 5-10 points. You want to avoid that kind of damage. Annoyingly enough, the more you apply for credit cards, the less likely you are to get one because of the damage you’re doing to your score. The goal of this post is to help you know if you’ll be approved – before even applying....
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401(k) for Dummies

401(k) for Dummies
Nearly half of those surveyed in a recent Charles Schwab Corp. survey said they don’t know if they’re making wise investment decisions within their 401(k). Can you blame them? When you begin working at a company, Human Resources will explain the 401(k) plan they have available for you. But the 401(k) plan is brokered through a third party: Vanguard, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, etc. Even...
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Do It Yourself Car Repair: How to Get Started

Do It Yourself Car Repair: How to Get Started, car repair, DIY, car mechanic
There are many reasons why you may want to work on your own car: For fun! For the pride in doing it yourself To save money and/or to become more independent Whatever the reason, this guide will tell you what you need to get started repairing, maintaining, and even upgrading your car. This is the first of many of DIY automotive posts. This first post will get you started down the path towards becoming...
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​Tips for Selling Cameras on eBay

selling cameras, ebay selling, ebay buying, tips on selling
According to a recent article posted on eBay, one of the best selling items on eBay is the digital camera. Right off the bat, we can guess two things: 1) It doesn’t take much effort to sell an in-demand product and 2) There’s probably a lot of product available so there’s a need to differentiate your camera so it sells well. After a little preliminary research, it turns out that selling...
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